The holiday spirit lives at Sabor de Cuba 365 days a year where the fiesta is always on, Havana style. Just walking into this vibrant restaurant brings a smile to your face as you’re surrounded by the sounds of sexy Latin music and greeted warmly by owner Sandra and the friendly staff. It doesn’t get better than Sabor de Cuba […]
A New C Town To Open Soon In Astoria
C Town Fresh is opening soon at 31-18 24th Avenue in Astoria. It is a brand-new family-owned and operated supermarket with the principle of prioritizing convenience and comfort for the customer. C Town Fresh will bring an assortment of products from all departments as a full-service supermarket including regular, international and organic groceries, fresh produce, dairy, frozen foods, fresh meats […]
BrickHouse Ceramic Arts Center To Hold Holiday Craft Market
The next major event on the BrickHouse Ceramic Arts Center calendar is the upcoming Holiday Craft show on Friday, December 13; Saturday, December 14; and Sunday, December 15. In what’s become a tradition for the Long Island City artistic hub, nearly two dozen of the studio’s associate potters begin producing their work in bulk (or as close to “in bulk” […]
Marines Land At Cohen Children’s For Toys For Tots Event
Led by US Marine Corps Major (retired) Chuck Kilbride, Marines and Mickey Mouse, beautiful singers and Santa Claus held a Toys For Tots holiday celebration at Cohen Children’s Medical Center.
The Pulpit
Times and dates are subject to change. Please call event sponsors to confirm. To list your event, send info to qgazette@aol.com, or 42- 16 34th Ave, Astoria 11101, TWO weeks prior to the event for proper coverage. ASCENSION CHURCH: – Sunday, Dec 15, 10:30 am: ChristmasFest at PS 101 in Forest Hills. Celebration starts with Church Service, followed by Potluck […]
25 Years To Life For Gunman In Ravenswood Shooting
A 21-year-old Long Island City man has been sentenced to 25 years to life in prison in the 2017 shooting death of an Astoria man outside the Ravenswood Houses. Javyn McNish, 21, of 21st Street in Long Island City, was convicted last month of second-degree murder and weapons possession in the brutal shooting death of Jerell Lewis, Acting Queens District […]
Astoria Doctor Pleads Guilty In Massive Drug Scheme
An Astoria physician has pleaded guilty to federal charges that he illegally prescribed millions of oxycodone tablets to healthy “patients” at two medical clinics he operated in Queens, at 32-76 31st Street in Astoria and 175-61 Hillside Avenue in Jamaica, according to US Attorney for the Southern District of New York Geoffrey Berman. Federal authorities arrested Dr. Emmanuel Lambrakis on […]
I On Politics
HOUSE VOTING RIGHTS ADVANCEMENT ACT PASSES: Rep. Carolyn B. Maloney (NY-12) voted on December 6 to pass H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act, critical legislation to restore the full strength of the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965 and to help ensure that every eligible voter can have their voices heard. “Since the disastrous Supreme Court Shelby v. Holder […]
Gazette Calendar Of Events
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FDNY: Follow These Tips For A Fire-Safe Holiday Season
City fire officials have released their annual Holiday Guide listing fire safety tips for the use and decoration of Christmas trees, wreaths, and other holiday ornaments. The FDNY has also re-released its what-to-do “Burn Concern” fact sheet on how to handle burn injuries. FDNY officials urge you to follow these suggestions to help prevent holiday fires when decorating your home, […]